Red Beryl

A southern Bonaire shore reef between Atlantis and Margate Bay on the southwest coast — intermediate conditions with a gradual coral slope and the typical protected-park reef community.

Overview

Red Beryl is a southern Bonaire shore site on the southwest coast, positioned between Atlantis to the north and Margate Bay further north. The site sits in the less-visited southern stretch of Bonaire’s leeward reef belt and offers the fringing coral reef diving typical of the Bonaire National Marine Park. The intermediate difficulty reflects the moderate southwest-coast exposure rather than technical depth — the reef is accessible but less sheltered than the central west-coast sites.

Site Information

• Location: Southwest Bonaire, southern coast
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: 30 meters
• Typical Visibility: 20–30 metres
• Current: Light to moderate
• Best Time: Morning

Marine Life

Southern Bonaire reef species: parrotfish, angelfish, grunts, snapper, groupers, and turtles. The southwest-coast reef supports healthy coral communities in less-dived conditions.

Dive Profile

Shore entry and gradual reef slope to 30 metres. Most productive at 8–22 metres.

Entry and Exit

Shore entry from the road. Exit at the same point.

Tips

• Less visited than central sites — good for a quiet dive
• Combine with nearby Atlantis for a southern half-day

Safety

Intermediate conditions due to southwest exposure. Light-to-moderate current possible. Standard precautions apply.

Photography

Clear southern water. Good reef subjects including coral formations and reef fish.

Nearby Sites

Atlantis is to the south. Margate Bay is to the north. Vista Blue is further south.

Sources: InfoBonaire Dive Site Map, Divers-Guide, Bonaireisland.com. Last updated 2026-05-24.